Pest & Building Inspections

Understanding Insect and Pest Control Services

A good building and pest inspection report should be able to spot an extensive range of issues that might be present within a property; from cracks as a result of subsidence, right through to pest infestations that could leave a family struggling to enjoy the functionality of their home. Insect and pest control services in particular are available for those that may be facing invasions from critters of all sizes.

These types of services in specific are aimed at the treatment and often eradication of common pests that can be found in Australia; specifically within Melbourne where pest infestations are at an all-time high. Depending on the critter the treatment might vary, but in all instances the sole purpose of the service will be to either remove the pest humanely, or exterminate it and any nests left behind.

Building Inspections for Insect Infestations

Generally speaking, insects can be some of the most challenging creatures to get under control. Ants will often establish nests well below ground, often requiring their eradication to take place by utilising sprays and chemical poisons that are toxic to insects of this size. Cockroaches on the other hand may require pellets and traps, whilst wasps and other flying insects might only be treatable by removing the source of their habitation, such as a nest or hive.

Building Pest Inspections - birds mammals

In these cases the majority of pest control agencies will strive to remove these pests in the most humane ways possible; often avoiding the need to exterminate them when they can. Although this won’t always be an option, it is the preferable method of treatment. Once captured, most mammals and birds will be released back into the wild; albeit in a location that won’t result in a repeat infestation – or at the very least minimise the likelihood of it happening again.

Building Pest Inspections : Reptiles

Reptiles such as snakes and lizards on the other hand can be a little more challenging to capture – but the same rule of humane removal will apply in most cases. If you encounter a potentially poisonous snake then you should immediately call for the assistance of a pest controller to avoid injury or risk to life. Once these creatures have been caught they can be extracted and transported to a more suitable environment – and one that should pose less of a risk.

Although it can be tempting to try to control a pest infestation yourself, it’s never a good idea to put yourself in harm’s way. Instead, consider calling a professional building inspector to visit your home, evaluate the severity of your infestation and then suggest the most effective treatment options.

How soon should an infestation be treated?

Literally within days of an issue being spotted. Although some species of termites may burrow deep into wood and might go unnoticed for weeks, if not months and sometimes even years – their activities can be put to a complete halt by exposing them to the chemicals that pest control companies have in their arsenal.

It’s widely acknowledged that termites can damage the wooden beams and any foundations within a property so extensively that the only way to rectify the issue is by having a contractor take care of a new installation or replacement of any afflicted parts of a property. But as the condition will only deteriorate over time, ensuring that the cause of the issue is stopped entirely can be one of the only options to stop things from getting worse.

How bad can situations get?

Termites are rated at the top of the list for pests that can cause the most expensive damage to buildings and homes – so much so in fact that many pest controllers use termite-specific formulas and techniques to manage their activities. These insects literally consume wood to survive, often carving tens of metres of pathways within beams and not only can they affect the external features of a property; they can take their toll internally as well.

Instead of hoping that their colony will move on it’s always worth having an expert come out and take care of the event as soon as possible. Hiring an inspector to check for termites should you expect their presence can be a good start to rectifying the matter and the sooner that the pests are eliminated from your home, the quicker things can return to normality.